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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03902.112 |
| From Archive Folder | The Joshua Mauger Archive: Correspondence regarding Nova Scotia politics and mercantile affairs |
| Title | James D'Auvergne to Joshua Mauger about a naval battle and D'Auvergne's nephew not enlisting |
| Date | 8 August 1778 |
| Author | D'Auvergne, James (fl. 1771-1788) |
| Recipient | Mauger, Joshua |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | People are upset that Mr. K did not totally destroy the French Fleet. Another attack on the Brest Fleet is planned for the following week. News about D'Auvergne's nephew, Ned [Edward], who has decided to stay in the West Indian trade business rather than enlist. |
| Subjects | Merchants and Trade Commerce Global History and Civics Politics Government and Civics France Canada Revolutionary War Navy Military History |
| People | D'Auvergne, James (fl. 1771-1788) Mauger, Joshua (1725-1788) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |